Long Year

by James Sidebottom

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This song is the first song I've put down in a while.
I did it as part of a project to try to make myself less precious and self conscious about releasing music that isn't perfect/finished in my own mind.
This song isn't about anyone in particular per se but the last year has given me a perspective that there are many people that sometimes feel depressed/lonely/down and this is a song to say "that's ok, give it time, things get better"

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Long Year

Saw the light on last night at your place
So I came right around
Then I saw the look on your face
Your Furrowed brow

It's been a long year, I know.
It's been a long year or so.
It's been a long year I know
But you'll be fine, you'll be fine
The passage of time will mend your wounds
and make you better.

Eyes on horizon my friend,
Not on your shoes
Or you'll miss all the good in your life
Living blue

It's been a long year, I know.
It's been a long year or so.
It's been a long year I know
But you'll be fine, you'll be fine
The passage of time will mend your wounds
and make you better.

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released January 2, 2012
James Sidebottom - Vocals/Guitar

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James Sidebottom Geelong West, Australia

"Songs with infectious melodies matched with intelligent, romantic lyrics” and “A voice suggesting Jeff Buckley, Pete Murray, Dave Matthews and Eddie Vedder"
"the prodigiously talented singer/guitarist, James Sidebottom”
- Billy Pinnell (Music Australia Guide)
James is a singer songwriter from Victoria, Australia.
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